Kehinde Fajobi
Chief Charles Udeogaranya, a former presidential aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC), has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s representation of Nigeria at the Arab-Islamic Summit, calling it a “gross misconduct of the Nigerian Constitution.”
Udeogaranya argued that Nigeria, as a secular state, should not be involved in Arab or Islamic affairs, suggesting that such actions could constitute an impeachable offence.
“Nigeria is neither an Arab nation nor an Islamic nation,” Udeogaranya said, stressing that President Tinubu, who swore to uphold the constitution, has disregarded the country’s secular identity.
He warned that “to unilaterally drag Nigeria into Arab and Islamic nations’ affairs is a grievous disparaging of the Nigerian people and its Constitution.”
Udeogaranya noted that Nigeria is a predominantly Christian and ethnically diverse nation with only a minimal Arab-leaning demographic, describing the decision to attend the summit as a “crass disrespect” and “disregard” for Nigeria’s true position internationally.
He called on the National Assembly to intervene, urging caution in future diplomatic actions.
“Most Nigerians are Christians, and Nigerians stand with Israel firmly in all international postures,” he added.